HHS OCR report · 2014
VGM Homelink data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- VGM Homelink
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 1,400
- Submission date
- Apr 18, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A business associate (BA), Tri State Adjustments, of the covered entity (CE), VGM Homelink, committed a programing error which resulted in individuals receiving the wrong billing statements. This breach affected approximately 1,400 individuals and included patients’ names, addresses, insurance information, and the medical equipment provided to them. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and placed a notification about the breach on its website. The...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the VGM Homelink data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,400 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 18, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from VGM Homelink legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or VGM Homelink.